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knowledge and degree of anemia among adolescent girls
Abstract: A Comparative study was conducted to assess the knowledge and degree of anemia among adolescent girls in selected rural and urban schools in Kerala. The primary objectives of the study were: to measure the haemoglobin level of adolescents by using sahly’s haemoglobinometer, and to assess the knowledge regarding anemia among adolescents by using structured questionnaire . A Comparative research design was used to compare two groups on the basis of …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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A study to assess the effectiveness of psycho education on stress and management of coping strategies among geriatrics admitted in ICF hospital
Abstract: Objective: The objective of the study were to determine the stress and coping skills and the effectiveness of psycho education about stress management and coping skills among Geriatrics.Method: Pre experimental design, pre and post one group method was adopted in this study. The study was conducted at ICF hospital. Sample size was consists of 30 geriatrics who were admitted in ICF hospital. Non probability purposive sampling was used. Self coping …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Psychotherapeutic Intervention on Level of Confined at Selected Jail of Durg (Chhattisgarh)
Abstract: Stress is an incredible part of human life which in turn produces anxiety. Stress is everywhere in our society. Most often it is associated with the negative situation as it may produce just as much as the negative stressor. Stress is a complex phenomenon with a very subjective experience. Stress and stressors are different for each person therefore it is important that the patient with the stress produces for that …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Exercises and Quality of Sleep among Elderly
Abstract: A quasi experimental pretest – posttest study was done to evaluate whether three different types of exercises – walking, stretching and a combination of walking and stretching exercises made any significant difference in quality of sleep of elderly people from selected old age homes, Kerala. From four different old age homes 100 subjects were selected by simple random sampling, and assigned 25 subjects each to three experimental groups and control …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Role Reversal: Fathers’ in parenting and impact on children
Abstract: The parental anger is linked with behavioural problems and there is a need for prevention or early interventions for fathers that builds emotion socialization and improves father-child connection. The systemic review had been done with only existing recent literatures keeping in mind cross-cultural variations. The impact of PACT study (Parents and child together) and Dad’s turning into kids program has been reviewed The findings of BIPLAB (Behavioural and parenting Lab) …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effectiveness of Positive Family Interactions Module on the Expressed Emotion of the Caregivers and Relapse of Patients with Schizophrenia in a Psychiatric In-patient Facility: A Pilot Study Report
Abstract: This randomized pilot study was aimed to determine whether the administration of the family intervention ‘Positive Family Interactions Module’ will be feasible and effective in reducing the expressed emotion of caregivers and relapse of patients with schizophrenia. The pilot study tested the trial design, and ability to recruit and deliver the intervention. Drop-out rates were assessed. The completion and acceptability of the intervention were investigated. The study also enlightened a …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Is sexual harassment of nurses an ice berg in India? Are our student nurses and nurses free from harassment?
Abstract: Abstract: The brutal abuse done on Aruna Shanbhaug, a nurse from KEM hospital, Mumbai and on Nirbhaya, in Delhi and the sexual harassment of student nurses by the School of Nursing by the owner in Andhra Pradesh highlight the flight of women in India. Sexual harassment is always a play of unequal power dynamics wanting to crush the weaker. Despite being visible only at the tip, it is always been …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Bipolar Disorder
Abstract: Bipolar disorder, with its varying and extreme emotional mood swings ranging from misery to madness, used to be called hyper depressive disorder. Bipolar disorder is intense and can bring about dangerous behaviors, even suicidal tendencies, and can be treated with treatment and timely medication. There are four different types of bipolar disorders. It is also difficult to diagnose. Left untreated, bipolar disorder tends to worsen. The disorder will show more …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–16 Read article
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Parkinson’s Disease
Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disorder, in which its signs and symptoms intensify after some time. Almost one million individuals in the US are living with Parkinson's illness. The cause is obscure, and in spite of the fact that there is quickly no cure, there are treatment alternatives, for example, solution and surgery to deal with its side effects. Parkinson's includes the malfunction and death of key nerve cells …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 11–13 Read article
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Asperger’s Syndrome
Abstract: Asperger’s syndrome is a neurobiological disorder. It is now considered as a part of the wider groupof autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The other disorders included in this category share almost the same signs and symptoms for the respective diseases. Asperger’s syndrome is considered as a high-functioning form of ASD. Every individual suffers from mild to moderate or intense type of symptoms associated to this disease.
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–10 Read article
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Abstract: ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. A-myo-trophic comes from the Greek language. "A" means no. "Myo" refers to muscle, and "Trophic" means nourishment – "No muscle nourishment." When a muscle has no nourishment, it "atrophies" or wastes away. "Lateral" identifies the areas in a person's spinal cord where portions of the nerve cells that signal …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Association between Cardiovascular Disease with Smokeless Tobacco Consumption and Smoking
Abstract: This article surveys the study of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) caused due to smoking and the ways by which tobacco smoke is thought to bring about CVD. Cigarette smoking is a main reason for CVD, and past reports have also validated the same. Cigarette smoking has been the cause for around 140,000 unexpected deaths yearly from CVD. More than 1 in 10 deaths worldwide occur due to CVD. Cigarette smoking additionally …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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A Short Review Article on Knowledge and Attitude of Child Adoption among Infertile Couple
Abstract: Infertility is quite common among couples nowadays. The standard of living of today’s generation is one of the major causes that contribute to it. Infertility is referred to as the incompetence to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. Having a child in a couple’s life is the greatest happiness a couple can experience. Due to this infertile couples can also look for child adoption as an alternative. Child …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 64–67 Read article
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Short Communication: Water Borne Diseases – Their Knowledge and Prevention
Abstract: Water borne diseases refer to the infections and diseases that are spread primarily due to contaminated water. Water is a common healer universally. It is synonymous with life. A basic necessity water is nature’s most generous gift to man. It's one in every of man’s most vital assets. Water is a vital element in economic, social and cultural development of a group.
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 37–38 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Video-Assisted Technique on the Knowledge of Preoperative Cardiac Patients Regarding Cardiac Rehabilitation in Selected Hospital at Amritsar
Abstract: Background: Cardiac disease worldwide with significant ethnic and regional variation and increasing morbidity and mortality as well as health care burden from myocardial infarction has been recognized latterly. Rehabilitation is important in terms of cost-effectiveness of cardiac care and rehabilitation. Cardiac rehabilitation aims to reverse limitations experienced by patients who have suffered the adverse pathophysiologic and psychological consequences of cardiac event. This present study is quasi experimental in nature in …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on Knowledge of Care Givers of Stroke Patients Regarding the Stroke Rehabilitation at Selected Hospital in Amritsar, Punjab
Abstract: The human nervous system is one of the smallest and yet the most complex of the 11 body systems. It consists of both central nervous system including brain and spinal cord and peripheral nervous system.1 The brain receives about 25% of the body’s oxygen, but it cannot store it. Therefore blood needs to be supplied continuously. Reduction of or disruption in blood flow to the brain can result in a …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge and Expressed Practice Regarding Menstrual Hygiene Among the Adolescent Girls of Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School, Lakkar Bazar, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: Background: Menstruation is a unique physiological phenomenon in females. The onset of menstruation is considered as one of the most remarkable changes in adolescent girls. It involves bleeding for 3-5 days from the uterus once a month which occurs throughout the lifetime till menopause. In India about 24% of total population belongs to adolescent period. Objectives: The main objectives of the study were: 1. To assess the existing knowledge & …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Nutritional Status of Children below 10 Years of Age in Bhutramatti Village – A Cross Sectional Study
Abstract: Growth Monitoring is a screening tool to diagnose nutritional status at an early stage. A descriptive study was carried out to rule out nutritional status among children below the age of years and to identify children with growth deviation. The research study was conducted in Bhutramatti Village, Belagavi. Samples selected included school children below the age of 10 years who were selected using convenient sampling technique. The tool used or …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Anemia and Its Prevention Among Adolescent Girls in Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School Portmore, Shimla (HP) With the View to Determine the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Anemia
Abstract: Background: Girls who reach an adolescent stage have a higher possibility of being at risk for anemia and malnutrition. Severe effects can be observed during a girl’s reproductive phase and beyond that, if adequate nutrition is not provided during her adolescence. Methods & materials: The present study was concluded to assess the knowledge regarding anemia and its prevention among adolescent girls in Govt. Girls Sr. Sec. School Portmore, Shimla (HP). …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Practice Regarding Importance of Breastfeeding Among Mothers at Bebe Nanki Mother and Child Care Center, SGTB Hospital Amritsar (Punjab)
Abstract: The study was to assess the level of knowledge and practice regarding importance of breastfeeding among mothers at Bebe Nanki Mother and Child Care Center, SGTB Hospital Amritsar, Punjab. The research methodology adopted for this study was descriptive in nature. Forty mothers were selected for this by using convenient sampling method. Data was collected by using structured interview schedule. Major findings of the study included overall mean awareness score being …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–18 Read article